Online Procurement and Contract Management Certificate Course

Procurement is a diverse and exciting industry with positions available across many organisations from government departments to private enterprise. If you possess excellent communication and negotiation skills this career might be for you.

The Certificate of Procurement and Contract Management is an online professional development course designed to introduce you to the procurement and contract management and administration process. This online procurement course will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to assist with procurement for a project.

In this online procurement and contract management course, you will learn how to identify procurement requirements, assist with supplier selection, conduct procurement activities, and assist with procurement finalisation activities for projects.

During this course, you will learn how to negotiate terms of contracts with suppliers, and prepare and finalise contracts. The Certificate of Procurement and Contract Management is ideal for those operating in a large or small organisation, with a generic application to a range of industries and organisations and a range of projects, from the simple to more complex.

Printed learning materials are available for purchase for this course and can be ordered during enrolment.

Course Structure

Unit - Certificate of Procurement and Contract Management

Unit 1 – Manage project procurement

Determine procurement requirements
Project procurement management
Contracts
Plan purchases and acquisitions
Delegated authority
Inputs
Project scope
Tools and techniques
Make or buy analysis
Contract types
Statement of work
Contract planning
Contract terminology
Evaluation
Conduct procurement activities
Outputs
Select sellers
Evaluation criteria
Seller rating
Implement and monitor procurement
Contract administration
Seller performance
Change control
Contract variance
Procurement finalisation procedures
Contract audit

Unit 2 – Manage a contract

Consulting relevant parties about contract requirements
Identifying special provisions
Contract terms
Boilerplate clauses
Variations or special needs
Asset disposal
Ethical behaviour and code of ethics
4 contract components
The need for specialist legal advice
Anti-competitive activities
Intellectual property types (IP)
IP disputes
Privacy principles
Equal opportunity and anti-discrimination legislation
Agreements and modern awards
The National Employment standards (NES)
10 minimal entitlements
Measuring KPI’s
Establishing a relationship with the contractor
Policy statement and procedures
Communication strategies and techniques
Manual and procedure handbooks
Meetings and telephone calls
Model of communication
Barriers to effective communication
Body language and using appropriate language
Active listening
Establishing an disputes and complaint system
Conflict resolution process
Good and effective negotiation
Keeping records of contract progress
Performance monitoring
Document management strategy
Risk management
Contract management
Inspecting contract services to ensure compliance
Managing the relationship with the contractor
Progress meetings
Time and comfort
Meetings, agendas and minutes
Despatching copies of minutes
Reports to senior management
Stock inspection
Quality assurance procedures
A flow chart for receiving goods
Contacting supplier with stock variations or damage
Contract variations
Cost estimating tools
Cost management
Monitoring contract costs
Manage a project budget
Authorising payments for contract services
Account codes
Contract performance and documentation

Unit 3 – Negotiate contracts

Negotiate contracts with suppliers
Without prejudice
Negotiation skills
Negotiate issues with suppliers
Determine desired outcomes
Document contract requirements
Prepare contracts
Draft contract
Use legal expertise if required
Trade practices legislation
Consumer protection legislation
Import goods and services
Sales of goods legislation
Distribute draft contracts
Unforeseen circumstances
Check validity of draft contracts
Finalise contract
Sign contracts and exchange
Store contract safely
Advise unsuccessful suppliers

Estimated Duration

45 hours

Course Delivery and Start

Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online

Assessment

Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.

Career Outcomes

Contracts and Procurement Specialist
Procurement Planner and Contract Specialist
Senior Procurement Specialist
Contract and Supplier Relationship Specialist

Was an easy process and straight forward for around work hour flexibility. Would highly recommend for all people working full time / part time / busy lives.